Palacio Rodrigo Sebastian

Rodrigo Sebastian Palacio is an Argentine footballer currently playing for Inter Milan in the Italian Serie A. His profile is that of a second striker and winger. Palacio started playing in local Bella Vista de Bahia Blanca and then moved to Huracan de Tres Arroyos in 2002, but he would debut professionally shortly thereafter with Banfield. In the summer of 2005, Palacio transferred to Boca Juniors. In the Recopa Sudamerciana of 2006, Palacio scored a total of three goals in the two-legged final to take home the title for the second year in a row, against Brazilian side Sao Paulo FC. In December, Palacio participated in the 2007 FIFA Club World Cup. On 17 July 2009, Palacio signed a four-year contract with Genoa for €2.81 million. On 5 November, Palacio scored his first goal with Genoa in a 3–2 victory over Lille OSC in the 2009–10 UEFA Europa Leaguecompetition. On 22 May 2012, Genoa President Enrico Preziosi confirmed that Palacio would become an Inter Milan player for the 2012–13 season. Palacio scored his first Inter double of his statistics in a friendly against CA Bizertin on August 18, 2012.